Caitlin Thornton
Caitlin Thornton is a writer living in Brooklyn. When she's not attached to her laptop or drinking coffee like an alcoholic, you can find the Chicago-native out urban exploring, buried in books authored by drugged-up writers she probably shouldn't admire, and avoiding eye contact with people on the subway. Thornton also writes for the hip DIY magazine, ReadyMade.
Articles by Caitlin Thornton
Advice
10 commandments of the strip club
Whether you’re into them (“Naked chicks who are actually into me!”) or not (“They smell like chemicals and shame…”), strip clubs are an integral part of American culture, and the first attendance is even considered a rite of passage for most men.
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13 male careers and what they say to women about you
So what is she thinking? We went on a mission to help you figure it out. Because, of course, reactions vary from person to person, we compiled a sample of women’s initial opinions about a guy, based on some popular fields of work.
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7 annoying shows women watch (and how to survive them)
She watches the creepy crime shows you love and learns to like your favorite teams to prevent dying of boredom while you watch two hours of baseball on a sunny Sunday. So rather than grabbing the remote or rolling your eyes and then walking away the next time your girl is watching TV, how ‘bout you give in a lil’ and watch some with her?
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10 internal questions women have (that men never do)
Every time I hear a man say something like “women are confusing,” I think, “Uh, what the hell are you confused about? Pick up Cosmo, watch Sex in the City, and figure it out.” But maybe it’s time to do more to unveil some mystery about this specimen they
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7 of the most common Valentine’s Day faux pas
Whether you like it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you currently tout a status other than single — or are with a partner who doesn’t flinch excitedly at the date February 14th — be sure to steer clear of these blunders on this kind of-holiday.
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7 red flags you’re dating a psycho girlfriend
There are bunny burners and Marilyn Manson fans. But there are also nice-looking women who have a little (or a lot) of crazy in ‘em. Watch out for these traits of a potentially insane-in-the-membrane girlfriend.
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6 of the best unexpected spots to meet women
Meeting women at bars, concerts, parties, and bookstores is far from unheard of. But of course there are some places and situations where trying to pick up a woman might not be the best idea. We’re here to assure you it can be done.
Lifestyle
8 decisions that should only be made while sober
‘Tis the season to get wasted. It’s the time of parties and consequently, a ton of booze coming in a range of delicious traditional and festive forms. Guzzle up and avoid making these potentially catastrophic decisions while feeling warm and full of holiday beer, er, cheer.
Lifestyle
7 gifts not to get your girlfriend this Christmas
It’s that time of the year again: You’re prepping to spend way too much time with the kin, maybe traveling across country to see them, and stressing the hell out about getting non-repulsive gifts for your loved ones. And if you have a special lady friend in your life, you may also be doubting every swipe of your credit card (or cricket sound coming from your bank account).
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7 things you could learn from a female roommate
One of my favorite parts about living with the duo of dudes in our humble abode in Brooklyn (we’re broke and it’s nothing sitcom worthy) are the enlightening realizations that arise from spending far too much time together — and only while getting a little baked, I swear.
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7 so-called ‘masculine’ things women actually hate
For several weeks now Guyism’s Kevin Arnold has brought you thoughts On Masculinity. And now, it’s time for an alternative perspective on a few so-called masculine things that actually turn women way, way off.